That did a lot of good!
Nov 19, 2021 16:21:17 #
quixdraw wrote:
All of us with dog friends are! Except, within reason, more dogs!
You got that right. HOWEVER, he lady who was my helper for 30 years when I was painting wall murals, has 12 dogs and 30 cats. They all live inside!!! And that's all I'll say about that.
Nov 19, 2021 16:24:01 #
dancers wrote:
we are very much missing our lad, Skip.
Losing one hurts our hearts BADLY. Maybe you could adopt an older dog that would otherwise be put to sleep and give it a little more time?
Nov 19, 2021 18:14:24 #
Horseart wrote:
Losing one hurts our hearts BADLY. Maybe you could adopt an older dog that would otherwise be put to sleep and give it a little more time?
not something we could do.....we are both on 90 years and have no relatives.
Nov 19, 2021 18:51:28 #
dancers wrote:
not something we could do.....we are both on 90 years and have no relatives.
Well, I am 84 and I said if anything happened to these before I go, that would be the end. My big girl is 10 and my little guy is 15. I dread the day, but after thinking about it, if I could keep an OLD, small, female dog from being put to sleep as long as possible, I would do that. I'd be doing it for her, not for me.
Nov 19, 2021 19:06:05 #
Horseart wrote:
Well, I am 84 and I said if anything happened to these before I go, that would be the end. My big girl is 10 and my little guy is 15. I dread the day, but after thinking about it, if I could keep an OLD, small, female dog from being put to sleep as long as possible, I would do that. I'd be doing it for her, not for me.
then you die and the dog will what????be "put to sleep" passed on to a relative.?? Not for us..and it is costly to keep a pet and pay Vets fees from the pension.
Nov 19, 2021 20:04:48 #
I totally understand. I just feel like some of these little dogs, if given a choice, would rather be put to sleep next month or next year than right now. Just the way I think. And yes Vet bills are outrageous. If it got sick I would not let it linger to suffer. I am very fortunate to have a son and DIL who will take mine if anything happens to me. They too, would never let them suffer.
Nov 19, 2021 20:45:58 #
Horseart wrote:
I totally understand. I just feel like some of these little dogs, if given a choice, would rather be put to sleep next month or next year than right now. Just the way I think. And yes Vet bills are outrageous. If it got sick I would not let it linger to suffer. I am very fortunate to have a son and DIL who will take mine if anything happens to me. They too, would never let them suffer.
our beautiful 12 year old German Shepherd, one evening refused his food...he had been his usual bright smiling self all day. About 15 minutes later I said to my husband that dog's breathing had changed and that I thought he was in pain. Immediately took him to the 24/7 Vet. 5 minutes from home........they did a blood test and a scan which showed his spleen was one huge cancer and that 50% of his stomach was so infected. we had no option but to have him put down. That was February and we are still missing him very much. First time on over 65 years of marriage we are without a dog. He had shown NO signs of illness or discomfort.
Nov 19, 2021 21:13:04 #
dancers wrote:
our beautiful 12 year old German Shepherd, one eve... (show quote)
Oh, that is so sad. Dogs seem to be able to hide illness for quite a while and then the worst can happen so suddenly. You did the right thing, even though it hurt you so badly. You kept him from long time suffering. Grief for a pet can last a long time. We had to put our beloved Corgi down 4 years ago, She too had cancer. I still miss her so badly. I have to remind myself of the good times and how funny she was and sometimes that doesn't even help. I still haven't gotten over my tiny tea-cup poodle that we lost 14-15 years ago. Lost a wonderful German Shepherd about 25 years ago, a Collie a few years before that. Like you, I have never been without a dog. My first dog was born the day before I was. My grandfather had the mother dog and declared one of the puppies mine as soon as I was born. I've had birds and dogs all my life. My parrot still calls my husband who passed away 2 1/2 years ago and cries like a newborn when he doesn't answer her. We who love our pets just can't help it and I don't understand anyone who doesn't love them. My dad always said that a person who doesn't love animals, doesn't love other people either. I believe that. God bless you both. I wish you peace and comfort when you think of your boy.
Nov 19, 2021 21:28:14 #
Horseart wrote:
Oh, that is so sad. Dogs seem to be able to hide i... (show quote)
Thank you.........Skip was our tenth dog, all German Sheps, except for 2 Cocker Spaniels.....my Black Cocker Brodie was a soul mate.......I hope they are all patiently waiting at Rainbow bridge. Cheers.
Nov 20, 2021 01:56:56 #
Horseart wrote:
I got a new 3' x 4' bed for Lucy, my Lab sized dog and Carson, my 3 pound Yorkie barked her out of it so he could nap.
Fierce and adorable - - and a bigger dog who knows who's boss !!!
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Nov 20, 2021 15:14:37 #
PRETENDER wrote:
I remember my dog friends a lot longer then the homo sapien ones.
In my heart forever.................our dogs.
Nov 20, 2021 20:01:10 #
EllieLady wrote:
Fierce and adorable - - and a bigger dog who knows who's boss !!!
Ye Carol. My big dog is a sweetheart and she loves him. He was loved his first 2 years, then abused for 6 years. It's as if she knows. He was 8 when I got him. I'm very thankful that he has learned to live a life with no fear for almost 7 years now.
Nov 20, 2021 20:02:53 #
PRETENDER wrote:
I remember my dog friends a lot longer then the homo sapien ones.
Sweet memories of the ones who are most loyal and love us unconditionally.
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